Spinal Tech

Augmented reality technology has taken off in spine and orthopedic surgery in 2021. From debut cases and new product launches, here are 13 key developments to know:

Here are 6 key developments from Globus Medical in 2021:

Medacta has launched its 360° cervical spine platform.

From a $150 million acquisition to the launch of its Pulse system and rumors of a potential takeover, here are 10 key developments from NuVasive this year:

Implant manufacturer Orthofix has appointed Thomas West to its board of directors and its compensation and talent development committee.

A leadership exit and five more developments from Stryker to know:

A lawsuit accusing Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Orthopaedics of defrauding the government by advertising defective hip replacement devices has been scrapped after it was discovered that the plaintiffs misused confidential records, according to an order unsealed Dec. 8.

From spinning off its spine and dental units to the launch of its robot for partial knee replacements, here are eight key developments from devicemaker Zimmer Biomet this year:

Here are six key medtech updates in the last week:

Premia Spine added three board advisers, including renowned orthopedic surgeon Stephen Hochschuler, MD, the devicemaker announced Dec. 8 in a news release.